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The Sonos CONNECT™ is designed to be used with an external amplifier. It contains both analog and digital outputs so you can easily connect it to your existing audio equipment.
New to Sonos?
It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos system up and running—simply follow the setup instructions packaged with your CONNECT. Once you've got it set up, you can add additional Sonos products any time.
Adding to an existing Sonos system?
Sonos can be easily expanded room by room. You can turn directly to Adding to an Existing Sonos System if you are adding this CONNECT to an existing Sonos system.
To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on your computer or NetworkAttached Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements:
Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos system is designed to provide you with free, online software updates. Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these updates so be sure to register during the setup process. We do not share your e-mail address with other companies.
Note: Sonos communicates over a 2.4GHz home network supporting 802.11 b/g/n wireless technology. 5GHz networks are not supported in a completely wireless Sonos setup.
You can use the free Sonos app with any compatible device, including:
Note: Sonos CONTROL has been discontinued, but it's compatible with your new Sonos product.
On/Off | Your Sonos system is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music. To quickly stop streaming audio in all rooms, select Pause All from the Rooms menu. To stop streaming audio in one room, press the Play/Pause button on the CONNECT. |
Status indicator | Indicates the current status. During normal operation the white light is dimly lit. If desired, you can turn off the white light from Room Settings. See Player Status Indicators for a complete list of status indications. |
Play/Pause | Toggles between playing and pausing the audio in this room (defaults to restarting the same music source when pressed unless a different source is selected).
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Volume up (+) Volume down (-) | Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and down. |
Ethernet ports (2) | You can use an Ethernet cable (supplied) to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. LED indicators:
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AC power (mains) input (100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) | Use only the supplied power cord to connect to a power outlet (using a third party power cord will void your warranty). |
Analog audio in | Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the audio outputs from a separate audio component such as a CD player, to the Sonos CONNECT's analog audio inputs. |
Analog audio out (fixed/variable) | Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the Sonos product's analog audio outputs to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. |
TOSLINK® digital audio out | You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect the Sonos CONNECT's TOSLINK digital audio output to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. |
Coaxial digital audio out | You can use a digital coaxial cable to connect the Sonos product's coaxial digital audio output to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. |
Once you've got your Sonos system set up, you can easily add more Sonos products any time (up to 32). Use the Sonos CONNECT's audio outputs to connect it to a home theater, computer, powered speakers, or amplifier.
If your house has structured (built-in) wiring, you can make a wired connection to the additional Sonos products. If you don't have structured wiring, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you.
Thick walls, 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, or the presence of other wireless devices can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from your Sonos system. If you experience difficulty after positioning a Sonos product, try one or more of the following resolutions—relocate the Sonos product; change the wireless channel your music system is operating on; connect a Sonos product to your router if your setup is currently wireless.
You can easily stream an external source such as a CD player or portable music player through Sonos using the audio-in connections on your Sonos product. The device will be automatically detected as soon as you plug it in.
A default (typical) line-in level is automatically assigned when you select a source name, but if the volume sounds too low, you can select a higher line level for this device. (You may experience sound distortion at higher volume levels if you set the level too high.)
When you have line-in music sources attached to a Sonos product, line-in encoding determines how Sonos will encode the data coming in from these sources. Your Sonos system defaults to automatic in order to provide the optimal playback experience. Sonos recommends you do not change this default. However, if you decide to make a change, we recommend the following usage guidelines:
Use Uncompressed if:
Use Compressed if:
To change the line-in encoding setting, select one of the following options:
To control the volume exclusively from your home theater or amplifier, you can change the line-out level on the Sonos CONNECT to Fixed by selecting one of the following options:
Note: When you change the line-out level to Fixed on your Sonos CONNECT you will not be able to adjust the volume or the equalization settings using a Sonos controller.
Make a selection from the Sonos music menu on your mobile device or from the MUSIC pane on a Mac or PC.
Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate access to thousands of free Internet radio stations and broadcast programs. You can easily find radio from all over the world—music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows and podcasts.
To select an Internet radio station, simply select Radio and choose a station.
A music service is an online music store or online service that sells audio on a per-song, per audiobook, or subscription basis. Sonos is compatible with several music services - you can visit our website at www.sonos.com/music for the latest list. (Some music services may not be available in your country. Please check the individual music service's website for more information.)
If you are currently subscribed to a music service that's compatible with Sonos, simply add your music service user name and password information to Sonos as needed and you'll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system.
Free music service trials are available in some countries. (Please check the individual music service's website for more information.) If there is a music service trial visible on the Music Services menu, simply touch it to select. Touch Add Account -> I'm new to [music service], and then follow the prompts to activate the music trial. After the trial period is up, you will need to subscribe to the music service to keep the music playing.
The Sonos system can play music from any computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device on your home network where you have shared music folders. During the setup process, you are guided through the process of accessing your local music library (such as your iTunes library). Over time, you may wish to add or remove folders from this list.
Note: We recommend using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC to add shared folders. For more information, please visit our website at http://faq.sonos.com/manage.
To make changes to your shared folders list, select the Settings menu from a handheld Sonos controller and then choose one of the following options:
The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can view your music collection by categories (such as artists, albums, composers, genres, or tracks.) If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, simply update your music index to add this music to your Sonos music library.
You can select and play music and podcasts stored on any iOS device that's on the same wireless network as your Sonos products. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose On this iPad, On this iPhone, or On this iPod touch from the Sonos app on your iOS device to make audio selections.
You can select and play music stored on any Android device that's on the same wireless network as your Sonos products. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose On this Mobile Device from the Sonos app on your Android smartphone or tablet to make audio selections.
You can play music to your Sonos system directly from the Google Play Music app on any Android device. This feature is available for both Standard and All Access Google Play Music customers.
To play music directly from the Google Play Music app to your Sonos system, you must have both the Google Play Music app and the Sonos Controller App installed on your mobile device.
Simply open the Google Play Music app and connect to a Sonos room or room group to start the music.
Indicator Lights | Player State | Sonos Product | Additional Information |
Flashing white | Powering up | BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK,PLAY:1, PLAY:3,PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | |
Solid white (dimly lit) | Powered up and associated with a Sonos system (normal operation) | BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK,PLAY:1, PLAY:3,PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | If desired, when the product is in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on or off from Room Settings. (The SUB and any players set to surround reflect the same setting as the player they are paired with.) |
Solid white (brightly lit) | Touch control(s) active | PLAY:5 (gen2) | Brightens when touch controls are activated and remains at full brightness for the duration of contact. |
Flashing green | Powered up, not yet associated with a Sonos system Or, WAC (wireless access configuration) join ready | BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK,PLAY:1, PLAY:3,PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | For a SUB, this may indicate the SUB is not yet paired with a player. |
Slowly flashing green | Surround audio is off or SUB audio is off | PLAY:1,PLAY:3, PLAY:5 (gen2), SUB | Applicable for player configured as a PLAYBAR surround speaker, or for a SUB paired with a PLAYBAR |
Solid green | Volume set to zero or muted | CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1,PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | |
Flashing orange | During SonosNet setup, this occurs after a button press while the product is searching for a household to join. | BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK,PLAY:1, PLAY:3,PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | |
Rapidly flashing orange | Playback / Next Track failed | CONNECT, CONNECT,:AMP, PLAY:1,PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | Indicates either playback or next track was not possible |
Solid orange | During wireless setup, this occurs while the Sonos open access point is temporarily active. If you are not setting up your Sonos system, this may indicate warning mode. | CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1,PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | If the orange light is on AND the player's volume level automatically reduces, this indicates the player is in warning mode.
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Do not open Sonos products as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances should Sonos products be repaired by anyone other than an authorized Sonos repair center, as this will invalidate the warranty. Please contact Sonos Customer Support for more information.
To avoid damage to speakers, turn off the external amplifier before unplugging your Sonos CONNECT.
Feature | Description |
Audio | |
Sound Quality | THD+N<0.009%, 20Hz-20kHz |
Line In | Analog (RCA), auto-detecting |
Line Out | Analog (RCA), digital (optical and coaxial) |
Music Access | |
Audio Formats Supported | Support for compressed MP3, AAC (without DRM), WMA without DRM (including purchased Windows Media downloads), AAC (MPEG4), AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files. Native support for 44.1kHz sample rates. Additional support for 48kHz, 32kHz, 24kHz, 22kHz, 16kHz, 11kHz, and 8kHz sample rates. MP3 supports all rates except 11kHz and 8kHz. Note: Apple "Fairplay", WMA DRM and WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. Previously purchased Apple "Fairplay" DRM-protected songs may be upgraded. |
Music Services Supported | Sonos works seamlessly with most music services, including Apple Music™, Deezer, Google Play Music, Pandora, Spotify and Radio by TuneIn, as well as downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks. Service availability varies by region. For a complete list, see http://www.sonos.com/music. |
Operating Systems (for stored files) | Windows XP SP3 and higher; Macintosh OS X 10.6 or later; NAS (networkattached storage) devices supporting CIFS |
Internet Radio Supported | Streaming MP3, HLS/AAC, WMA |
Album Art Supported | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF |
Playlists Supported | Rhapsody, iTunes, WinAmp, and Windows Media Player (.m3u, .pls, .wpl) |
Networking | |
Wireless Connectivity | Connects to your home WiFi network with any 802.11 b/g/n, 3x3 MIMO, dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) router. |
SonosNet ™ Extender | Functions to extend and enhance the power of SonosNet, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network dedicated exclusively for your Sonos system to reduce WiFi interference. |
Network Bridging | 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet |
Internet connectivity | Internet connection required for access to Internet radio stations, online music services and software updates. (DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection required.) Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long distance telephone charges may apply. |
General | |
Power Supply | 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-switchable |
Front Panel Buttons | Volume and Play/Pause |
Front Panel LED Indicators | Audio and player status indicators |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 2.91 x 5.35 x 5.51 in (74 x 136 x 140 mm) |
Weight | 1.5 lbs. (.69 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C) |
Storage Temperature | 4º to 158º F (-20º to 70º C) |
Finish | Light gray/high quality polycarbonate material |
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
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May 2016
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